Patricia A. Kinser, PhD, RN, WHNP-BC
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Assistant Professor |
Education:
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- Ph.D. student, University of Virginia
- M.S., Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, Virginia Commonwealth University
- B.S.N., Virginia Commonwealth University, Major- Nursing
- B.S., Haverford College, Majors- Biology, Neural & Behavioral Sciences, Feminist & Gender Studies
Experience:
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- Nursing Education
- Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
- Community Health- local and international vulnerable populations
- Medical- Surgical Nursing
Professional Interest:
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- Complementary and Alternative Therapies
- Transcultural Nursing & Community Health
- Service-Learning
- Nursing Research
- Women's Health Nursing
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
Publications/Honors/Grants/Research
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Publications/Presentations:
Kinser, P., Goehler, L., Taylor, A.G. (in review). Stress responses and control: How might yoga help depression? Explore.
Kinser, P. & DeWilde, C. (2010). First world lessons from third world experiences: Central America. In Fitzpatrick, J., Shultz, C., Aiken, T. (Eds). Giving Through Teaching: How Nurse Educators are Changing the World, NLN Foundation and Springer Publishing Company
Kinser, P. & Williams, C. (2008). Prenatal yoga: An evidence-based practice guideline. Advance for Nurse Practitioners, 16(5), 59-62
Kinser, P. & Lewis, J. (2005). Understanding gender construction: Creating space for feminist health care practive and research. Health Care for Women International, 26(5), 422-9
Kinser, P. (2011, July). Yoga as a complementary health practice for women with depression. Podium presentation at the Sigma Theta Tau 22nd International Nursing Research Congress, Mexico.
Kinser, P. (2010). Abstract: Feasibility and acceptability of yoga for depression in reproductive-age women. Poster accepted for the 4th International Congress of Women's Mental Health.
Kinser, P. (2010, November). Promoting therapeutic relationships in healthcare delivery: What is the role of forgiveness? Podium/Panel presentation at the 2010 Bon Secours Richmond Health System' Ethics Series, Richmond, VA.
Kinser, P. (2010, November). Abstract writing for presentation/publication. Presented at the BSMCON Community of Scholars, Richmond, VA
Kinser, P. (2009, Febuary). Yoga for the OB/GYN population. In Dr. Mary Shall (Chair), Yoga and Physiology. Podium presentation in the medical elective course at the Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA
Kinser, P. (2009, July). Nursing outreach opportunities. Oral presentation at the BSMSON Hit & Run Sessions, Richmond, VA
Kinser, P. (2008, Febuary). Cultural competency. Podium presentation at the meeting of the Richmond chapter of AORN, St. Mary's Hospital, Richmond, VA.
Kinser, P. (2007). Yoga for menopause. In Margee Kribs (Dir.), Red Hot Mamas Menopause Support Group. Podium presentation for Retreat Hospital, Richmond, VA
Kinser, P. (2006). Understanding gender construction. In Dr. Aleta Meyers (Prof.) class, Podium presentation for VCU Psychology Department, Richmond, VA.
Kinser, P. (2006). Religion and science. Podium presentation at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Richmond, VA
Kinser, P. (2004). Doulas: An expert panel. Podium presentation at the annual conference of the Richmond chapter of the Association of Women's Health,, Obstentric, and Neonatal Nurses, Richmond, VA.
Honors:
Rodriguez Nursing Student Research and Leadership Award, University of Virginia, 2010
Fellowship (NIH; NCCAM), Center for the Studey of Complementary and Alternative Therapies, University of Virginia, 2009-2012
Faculty Advisor, Medical Missison Trips, Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing, 2007-2009
Barbara M. Farley Nursing Award, VCU Health System, 2004
Member, March of Dimes Awards & Recognition committee, 2010-present
Member, Institution Review Board, Bon Secours Richmond Health System, 2010-present
Member, Sigma Theta Tau
Member, Transcultural Nursing Society
Member, Southern Nursing Research Society
Member, International Association of Yoga Therapists
Member, Association of Reproductive Health Progessionals
Member, Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners
Member, Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society
Member, Summa cum laude graduate, VCU, 2003 & 2004
Grants:
Pre-doctoral fellowship in Taylor, A.G. (2009). Training Program in Complementary and Alternative Medicine from NIH/ NCCAM (T32 AT000052-08). University of Virginia Center for the Study of Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Research:
Principal Investigator, "Feasibility and Acceptability of Yoga for Women with Depression", University of Virginia Center for the Study of Complementary and Alternative Therapies.
Research Assistant, "Cranial Electrical Stimulation Effects on Symptoms in Persons with Fibromyalgia", University of Virginia Center for the Study of Complementary and Alternative Therapies.
